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Sweet Potato Souffle

Sweet dreams are made of these. This sweet potato souffle is where side dish meets dessert. Although it might seem like a holiday staple, you can — and should — enjoy it any day of the year. It’s one dish your family will go nuts over.
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Cuisine American

Servings 10 servings
Calories 4701.87 kcal

Ingredients

  

  • 6 sweet potatoes
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 3/4 cup(s) white sugar
  • 1/2 cup(s) milk
  • 1/2 cup(s) melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
  • 1 cup(s) dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup(s) chopped pecans
  • 1/3 cup(s) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup(s) melted butter

Instructions

 

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • In a large pot, cover the sweet potatoes with water and bring to a boil.
  • Boil until tender.
  • Drain and peel the potatoes and place in a large mixing bowl.
  • Mash well.
  • Add the olive oil, milk, sherry, brown sugar, orange juice, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and salt.
  • Beat well with a mixer.
  • Spoon mixture into an oiled, ovenproof gratin dish.
  • Bake until the potatoes are hot, about 25 minutes.
  • While the souffle is cooking, make the meringue.
  • In a clean bowl, whip egg whites until almost stiff.
  • Gradually add the sugar and continue to beat until soft peaks form.
  • During the last five minutes of cooking the souffle, top with the meringue mixture.
  • Return to oven and remove when the meringue is lightly browned.
  • Garnish with the sliced oranges.

Nutrition

Calories: 4701.87kcalCarbohydrates: 610.93gProtein: 43.04gFat: 241.42gSaturated Fat: 107.45gCholesterol: 740.16mgSodium: 1548.46mgFiber: 29.13gSugar: 417.45g

Keyword Healthy Bytes, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Potato
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